Various Aichi projects
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There was only the mock-up of Aichi C4A1
13 Shi experimental fast reconnaissance aircraft
built by Aichi under factory designation AM-20.
Development of the project was relinquished as the Kaigun Koku Hombu decided to order
the Mitsubishi C5M airplanes instead.
Aichi C4A1 was one-engined, two-seat ( pilot + gunner ) low-wing monoplane
with retractable undercarriage, all-metal construction with fabric covered ailerons and rudders.
The aircraft has to be powered by 14-cylinder Mitsubishi MK2A Zuisei 12 ( Ha-31-12 ) air-cooled radial engine
of 643 kW start power and 574 kW at 3600 m. Changeable pitch two-bladed propeller.
No datas about dimensions. Armament : one Type 92 7,7 mm machine gun.
There was only the initial project of Aichi B8A1 Mokusei
20 Shi experimental special torpedo - bomber aircraft
made to specification No 20 Shi calling for development of the Aichi B7A2 Ryusei.
The plane had to be faster, more nimble and manoeuvreable
and had to have smaller dimensions. Project was designated AM-26 by the Aichi factory
and was stopped 'cause of Japan capitulation.
The aircraft has to be powered by 18-cylinder Mitsubishi MK9A-Ru ( Ha-43-12 ) air-cooled radial engine
of 1618 kW start power, 1567 kW at 1800 m. and 1265 kW at 9500 m. Changeable pitch four-bladed propeller.
No datas about dimensions. Armament : two Type 5 30 mm cannons in wings
and one Type 2 13 mm gunner's machine gun + various combinations up to 800 kg of bombs
or 800 kg torpedo.
Unfortunately I have no photos or drafts and I'm myself looking for them
13 Shi experimental fast reconnaissance aircraft
built by Aichi under factory designation AM-20.
Development of the project was relinquished as the Kaigun Koku Hombu decided to order
the Mitsubishi C5M airplanes instead.
Aichi C4A1 was one-engined, two-seat ( pilot + gunner ) low-wing monoplane
with retractable undercarriage, all-metal construction with fabric covered ailerons and rudders.
The aircraft has to be powered by 14-cylinder Mitsubishi MK2A Zuisei 12 ( Ha-31-12 ) air-cooled radial engine
of 643 kW start power and 574 kW at 3600 m. Changeable pitch two-bladed propeller.
No datas about dimensions. Armament : one Type 92 7,7 mm machine gun.
There was only the initial project of Aichi B8A1 Mokusei
20 Shi experimental special torpedo - bomber aircraft
made to specification No 20 Shi calling for development of the Aichi B7A2 Ryusei.
The plane had to be faster, more nimble and manoeuvreable
and had to have smaller dimensions. Project was designated AM-26 by the Aichi factory
and was stopped 'cause of Japan capitulation.
The aircraft has to be powered by 18-cylinder Mitsubishi MK9A-Ru ( Ha-43-12 ) air-cooled radial engine
of 1618 kW start power, 1567 kW at 1800 m. and 1265 kW at 9500 m. Changeable pitch four-bladed propeller.
No datas about dimensions. Armament : two Type 5 30 mm cannons in wings
and one Type 2 13 mm gunner's machine gun + various combinations up to 800 kg of bombs
or 800 kg torpedo.
Unfortunately I have no photos or drafts and I'm myself looking for them
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blackkite said:
In 1935 Kawanishi received ( with Aichi and Mitsubishi ) the 10 Shi request for an observation floatplane
and the initial project was made, designated the Kawanishi F1K1 experimental observation floatplane.
All metal one-engined biplane on floats, fabric covered control surfaces, 820 hp Nakajima Hikari 1 radial engine, two-blades metal propeller, armament : three 7,7 mm.
@ hesham Here You are ... Aichi AB-11 and Aichi AB-12 G.
I'm surprized myself, 'cause AB-12 G apears as a monoplane with the designation AB.
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@ hesham No Aichi AM-15 drawnings at the time, but I'll look for You.Maveric said:
@ Maveric Unfortunately no technical datas, only dimensions and the engine description :
- engine : 9-cylinder radial Nakajima Kotobuki 2 Kai 1 427 kW ;
- span : 11,4 m ;
- lenght : 9,4 m ;
- height : 3,8 m.
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From the Aichi designations thread, a picture supposed to depict the B8A Mokusei ("Jupiter"):
A bigger version of this picture can be found there:
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6691.15.html
A bigger version of this picture can be found there:
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6691.15.html
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A huge reorganization of Japanese aircraft topics is under way.
Here is a list of all existing topics related to Aichi types:
Here is a list of all existing topics related to Aichi types:
- Aichi designations
- Aichi's Heinkel-based single-/two-/three-seat recce seaplanes
- Aichi Type 2 Civil Transport Seaplane
- Japanese Ministry of Communication Civil Transport Aircraft Competition 1925 (AB-1)
- Aichi Experimental Single-Seat Reconnaissance Seaplane for China (AB-3)
- Aichi 6-shi small night reconnaissance flying boat (AB-4)
- IJN Specification 7-Shi (E7, Reconnaissance Seaplane, 1932) (AB-6)
- Aichi Experimental 7-shi Carrier Attack Bomber (AB-8)
- Aichi Experimental Two-Seat Reconnaissance Seaplane (AM-10)
- IJN Specification 10-Shi (F1, Reconnaissance Seaplane, 1934) (AB-13)
- IJN Specification 11-Shi (E11, Night Reconnaissance Seaplane, 1936) (AB-14)
- Aichi AM-15 light sports plane
- Aichi Navy Experimental Night Reconnaissance Seaplane (AM-16)
- 11-Shi Navy Type 99 Carrier Bomber competition (D3A, D3N) (AM-17)
- Successor to Aichi D3A1 Val
- IJN Specification 12-Shi (E12/E13, Reconnaissance Seaplane, 1937) (AM-18/-19)
- Aichi 13-Shi Navy Experimental High-speed Recce Plane (C4A) (AM-20)
- Aichi 16-Shi Navy Reconnaissance Seaplane (E16A Zuiun) (AM-22)
- Competitors designs to rival the Aichi B7A Ryūsei/"Grace" (AM-23)
- Aichi S1A Denkô night fighter (AM-25)
- Aichi B8A Mokusei (AM-26)
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Dear Snark,
I know this Yokosuka concept,and may it was called D5Y,but I am not sure about its designation,for
the Aichi dive-bomber Project was different.
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Hi Hesham
Sorry I wasn't more help. I've learned a lot from your prolific postings. Thanks a lot! Harry
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Hi Harry,
the aircraft which you referred to it had one 13mm gun,but the Aichi design had a two 20mm,mounted
in each wing.
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Explanation,
Wakusei is a carrier-based bomber designed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The actual machine has not been manufactured. Also, the name is tentative [1] and has not yet been given an abbreviation.
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A long-distance carrier-based bomber planned as a new carrier-based bomber ordered by Aichi Aircraft around the end of 1943 ( Showa 18). In the summer of 1944 (Showa 19), the plan was canceled due to the effects of consolidation of the planned machines, etc. [1][2]. Nakajima "Homare" is scheduled to be equipped with an air-cooled double-row star-type 18-cylinder engine, and is designed to surpass the carrier-based attack aircraft "Ryusei" in terms of speed performance and lightness. Armed with 20mm machine guns on both wings [2].
In addition, the details of how the plan was born and the details of the aircraft are unknown as of 2010 [3]. There are many unclear and ambiguous points, such as the plan having been planned despite the fact that the background of the plan is unknown, and the plan being cancelled. Please note that there is no explicit reference to the source.
惑星 (航空機)
惑星（わくせい）は、大日本帝国海軍が構想した艦上爆撃機。実機は製作されていない。また、名称は仮称されたものであり[1]、略符号付与にも至っていない。 概要 1943年（昭和18年）末頃に、愛知航空機に発注される新艦上爆撃機として計画された遠距離艦上爆撃機。設計依頼の予告のみで正式な試作発注が行われないまま、1944年（昭和19年）夏に計画機の整理統合などの影響を受けて計画は中止となった[1][2]。中島「誉」空冷複列星型18気筒系列のエンジンを搭載する予定であり、速度性能と軽快性で艦上攻撃機「流星」を上回るように設計されている。武装は両翼に装備された20mm機銃など[2]。...
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I don't think so. The only "D4" aircraft was the Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (Judy).
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Or a competitor aircraft project,
惑星 (航空機)
惑星（わくせい）は、大日本帝国海軍が構想した艦上爆撃機。実機は製作されていない。また、名称は仮称されたものであり[1]、略符号付与にも至っていない。 概要 1943年（昭和18年）末頃に、愛知航空機に発注される新艦上爆撃機として計画された遠距離艦上爆撃機。設計依頼の予告のみで正式な試作発注が行われないまま、1944年（昭和19年）夏に計画機の整理統合などの影響を受けて計画は中止となった[1][2]。中島「誉」空冷複列星型18気筒系列のエンジンを搭載する予定であり、速度性能と軽快性で艦上攻撃機「流星」を上回るように設計されている。武装は両翼に装備された20mm機銃など[2]。...
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No, some times D4A refers to the D4Y Suisei that was produced at Aichi, or sometimes it was referred to D4Y3(since D4Y3 was designed by Aichi)
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Aichi is my favorite Japanese manufacturer, so any piece of information or document about it will be most welcome!
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As you see in reply # 21, it was a project for Aichi, and it didn't related to
D4Y,I suggest this title to it, but we can consider it without designation.
The original D4Y blueprints are on sale now, but it cost 400000 yen which is about 4000 dollarsCount me in for everything related to the D4Y
Except from the entire blueprints, I have this that you might wish to see
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